University of Southern California (USC) Online FNP Program

The University of Southern California (USC) offers an online MSN program with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner through the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. This program is designed for registered nurses who wish to become advanced practice registered nurses specializing in nursing care for individuals of all ages within the context of the family unit. The program is unique in its emphasis of social work concepts and how they intersect with effective nursing care.

University of Southern California (USC) Featured Online FNP Program

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Online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program

Nursing@USC does not currently accept online students from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. See below for more information.

Coursework for the Nursing@USC Online FNP Program

The Nursing@USC online MSN program consists of 49 credits and 784 clinical hours, which students can complete in five semesters (21 months) of full time study or eight semesters (33 months) of part-time study. The program includes classes such as Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Research/Analytical Methods, Theory: Family Primary Care, and Clinical Practicum: Family Primary Care.

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Course content is delivered through live online classes in a seminar format, with class sizes limited to 12 students. The synchronous instruction is comprised of lecture, video case studies, peer discussions under the supervision of the instructor, and independent readings and research. In addition to attending classes and completing the required readings and assignments, students must also attend two on-campus intensives that involve faculty-supervised skill assessments and the opportunity for students to network with instructors and their peers.

Clinical Practicums for the Nursing@USC Online FNP Program

Students of USC’s online FNP program must complete 784 clinical hours in settings that allow them to work with adult patients in primary care settings, adult patients with complex and/or severe conditions, women of child-bearing age, and children. They must also gain experience in an integrated family practice. Each clinical rotation that students complete consists of 14 weeks, and students generally work for 14 hours each week divided into two 7-hour stretches. USC has a designated clinical placement team that works with students to match them to clinical sites and preceptors that match their needs.

Admission Requirements for the Nursing@USC Online FNP Program

Applicants to the program must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing from an institution that has been accredited by either the CCNE or ACEN, and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 during their undergraduate career. They must also have completed a course in statistics with a grade of C or higher, worked for at least a year as a registered nurse, and hold an active RN license in their state of residence. Candidates must submit their transcript, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a resume with their application. GRE scores are not required.

At present, Nursing@USC does not accept students from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Eligibility Restrictions: Program currently does not accept students from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia

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FNP

Degree Options
MSN (BSN required)

Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Instruction Method
Synchronous

Clinical Hours Required
FNP: 784 hours

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Please take a moment to read our disclaimers page, as licensure/certification requirements for advanced practice nurse practitioners vary by state. Prospective students should always check with their state's board of nursing for the most specific and updated information about nurse practitioner licensure criteria.

Tuition costs are estimated by calculating the cost per unit multiplied by the number of units required to graduate. Tuition costs are not guaranteed to be accurate and may not include university fees or other expenses. For the most up-to-date tuition costs, we recommend speaking with an admission counselor at prospective universities.